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New Orleans Area Events: July 4, Essence Festival, More
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 Darling readers,
Happy Fourth of July!
Our town is vibrant and full of people, with the wonderful sounds of jazz pouring out of every venue. . The Essence Festival is filling out every hotel room in town. It will be bring much needed fuel to our economy. I was teaching a Spanish class at the J.W.Mariott this afternoon and guest every checking in. I understand that the hotel is 100 % full occupancy. Congratulations.
The place to be is in the Superdome, Saturday, July 5, when diva Patti LaBelle will be honored in an all-star tribute. The tribute will include two of the original members of LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx, as well as singers Angie Stone, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Ruby Amanfu and New Orleans' own Irma Thomas. For a complete schedule visit http://www.nola.com/essencefest/
As you know, New Orleans summers are hot – and there is no hotter place to be for the Fourth of July than in the Crescent City. The biggest celebration happens on BOTH banks of the Mississippi with the annual “Go Fourth on the River” festivities. From early afternoon on, there will be live music, food, drinks, crafts and other fun activities in Woldenberg Park alongside the river.
On the West Bank, Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World will be holding its own party and celebration, followed by a brass band second line up to the levee to watch the fireworks at 9 p.m. The pyrotechnic extravaganza, shot off from “Dueling Barges” in the middle of the river, is an exciting fireworks show to the tune of patriotic music. It’s rated one of the top five fireworks displays in the U.S.! Spend the day exploring the French Quarter before settling down for the show. Steamboats offer “fireworks cruises” in the evening, so you can get up close and personal with the amazing spectacle.
Also on July 4, New Orleans City Park Celebrates its first annual “Night of Stars and Stripes” at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park from 6-10 p.m. Log on to http://www.cityparkkids.com/
On Friday, July 4, the Obituary Cocktail Society is meeting, as always, from 6-7 p.m. at the Chartres House Cafe, 601 Chartres Street. They are getting ready for their annual trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico on August 8. If you want additional info please visit www. Obituarycocktail.org
Great entertainment awaits you every Friday and Saturday night when Armand St. Martin performs “Solo on the Steinway in the Ritz-Carlton Cigar Bar from 6-11 p.m. Armand continues with his original songs and wonderful classic New Orleans covers in the Library, which is now transformed to a private Cigar Bar. $25/per or private membership.
The Polo Club Lounge, named by Zagat as one of New Orleans’ best bars in the city, is jazzin’ it up every Friday and Saturday with the hot entertainment series, "Playin’ At The Polo," featuring popular local musicians performing a repertoire of sophisticated jazz:
Fridays, July 4, 11, & 25, -- Troi Bechet, 9 p.m.-12 midnight
Friday, July 18, -- Sasha Masakowski, 9 p.m.-12 midnight
Saturdays, July 5, 19 & 26 -- Leah Chase,9 p.m.-12 midnight
Saturday, July 12 -- Sasha Masakowski, 9 p.m.-12 midnight
Sunday–Wednesday -- Pianist Jim Harris, 6-10 p.m..
Thursday–Saturday -- Pianist Michael Pellera, 7–11 p.m. Thursdays; 7–9 p.m.. Fridays; 6–9 p.m. Saturdays.
No Cover Charge and Sunday Champagne Jazz Brunch in The New Orleans Grill with The Christopher Kohl Trio 11:00 a.m.–3 p.m.
Bombay Club, 832 Conti Street, is presenting Friday, July 4th Lisa Lynn & Trio @ 9:30pm Clarinetist Tim Laughlin is playing on Saturday from 9:30 p.m and Philip Melacon is playing Sunday through Thursday at 9 p.m.
The New Orleans Museum of Art is presenting next Wednesday, July 9, in conjunction with the exhibit “The Baroque World of Fernando Botero,” a “Festival of Flavors” .Colombian Tapas from Colombian Friends of the Museum will be featured. By the way, I urge you to see the exhibit. It is delightful and it made me feel very slender.
If you are a small businesses looking to improve your online marketing skills in order to grow your customer base, you are invited to take advantage of the following FREE seminars and workshops on how to best use a website, and make it work for your business!
TechAssistLA Director Will Norris and leading experts in the field are presenting a series of seminar that help small businesses.
: 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30
Louisiana Technology Council, 1215 Prytania Street, New Orleans.
http://www.TechAssistLA.com/training.php
The specific topics of the series are:
July 9 – “Websites That Work” with McKenzie Coco of FabreSmith&Coco, Marketing Architects
July 16 – “Marketing Your Website” with Niki Arena, ECaloim.com LLC
July 23 – “Open Source CMS” with Cherry Cappel, CherryCappel.com
July 30 – “Driving Traffic to your Site” with Adele Tiblier of FabreSmith&Coco, Marketing Architects
Businesses should call Will Norris at TechAssistLA at (504) 301-2485 or apply online at http://www.techassistla.com/ for seminars and more information on the grants.
Please be advised that Galatoire and Galatoire’s Bistro will be closed the week of June 30, reopening as usual at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8.
My darling fellow Realtor MaryFlynn Thomas is performing every Saturday at Andrea's beautiful new lounge: Blue Capri in Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie.Andrea is closed this weekend so she is returning to sing next Saturday, July 12 accompanied by Rhode Spedale.
On Tuesday, July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar, 5535 Tchoupitoulas Street, is hosting its weekly wine tasting. Glazer Companie sis presenting Wine from Souverin, Chateau St.. Jean and Greg Norman Estates in addtion ot Beers from Heiner Brau Brwery in Convinton. The live local music will featured the following entertainers with no cover charge :
Friday, July 4 – Jerry Jumonville,10 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 – Gringo do Choro with Rick Trolsen, 10 p.m.
Monday, July 7 – John Fohl at 9:30 p.m.
No cover charge. Call 891-8500.
Please put in your calendar that my monthly Round Table Luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 16 at noon at Begue's. My featured s speakers are:
- Aimee Hayes, Executive and Artistic Director of the Southern Repertoire Theatre
- Marci Schramm, Executive Director of French Quarter Festivals,which includes Satchmo SummerFest
- Laurie Toups, who will speak about the upcoming Satchmo Strut.
11:30 a.m. Networking-12 noon - Luncheon.Price $35 including complimentary wine/Parking. For reservation call Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email at nscallan@royalsonestano.com
I want to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! STAY COOL!
CALENDAR COURTESY OF LA FETE NEWS.
Calendar 07/04/08 thru 07/08/08
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Friday, July 4, 2008
New Orleans City Park Celebrates
http://www.cityparkkids.com
Our first annual “Night of Stars and Stripes”
Friday, July 4th, 2008
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
6-10pm
Radio Disney will be our MC for the night with prizes and games, face painting,
balloon artists, performers and other entertainment
Regular Admission $3.00
Unlimited Ride Arm Band $12.00
Individual tickets $1.00 each
****All military personnel get in free with photo I.D.****
The Amusement park will be open for regular hours during the day on July 4th from
10am -3pm
For more information go to our website at www.cityparkkids.com or call 504.483.9356
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Friday, July 4, 2008
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jefferson Symphony Chorus performs
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
In honor of Independence Day the Jefferson Symphony Chorus presents a free concert of patriotic music in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. For more information call
504-527-6012 x 229.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
GO 4TH ON THE RIVER
Where:
Woldenberg Park, NOLA Riverfront
Celebrate Independence Day New Orleans Style!!!
18th Annual GO 4TH ON THE RIVER celebrations on both sides of the river in this sizzling 4th of July holiday extravaganza, with events along the riverfront adjacent to the French Quarter and on the west bank of the river in Algiers. Bands will be playing in four locations close to the riverbank, food will be served and merchants on each bank will be open for business, many of them offering holiday specials.
The fun kicks off at noon with live music with the first of two bands playing in Dutch Alley, across the street from the French Market, followed by music at the Aquarium of the Americas, the Riverwalk Marketplace and across the river at Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World.
World renowned Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters headline the bill at the Riverwalk from 7:30-9 p.m. See entertainment schedule:
http://www.go4thontheriver.com/entertainment.html
The Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza display can be seen from anywhere along the crescent of the river, especially from the Woldenberg Park area. The fireworks begin at 9pm, so head towards the river early. Ranked 5th "must see fireworks display in the U.S., by
American Pyrotechnic Association.
Free Festivities, Children's, Entertainment, Handicapped Access
http://www.go4thontheriver.com/
Phone Number: Alt. Phone Number: Fax Number:
(504) 587-1790 (504) 861-2537 (504) 587-1740
Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is easily accessible from the Canal Street Ferry. There will be a free party at 5:30 PM on July 4th with live music and food. Second Line to the level with the Bone Tone Brass Band at 9pm. A tour there includes Mardi Gras king cake and coffee.
The Steamboat Natchez and the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen offer fireworks cruises with food, drinks,and music, as you view the display on the river itself.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
ARMAND ST. MARTIN - SOLO ON THE STEINWAY
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS
RITZ-CARLTON CIGAR BAR
6 PM - 11 PM
$25/per or private membership
He continues with his original songs and wonderful classic New Orleans covers in the Library which is now transformed to a private Cigar Bar.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
La Fete News Northshore website, www.lafetenorthshore.com. La Fete Northshore is your definitive guide to the very best of Northshore living. Check out our continuously updated Events Calendar, which can be viewed by category including live music, community events, family friendly happenings and more! Visit our Day Trippin page for info on fun adventures just a short ride away, and subscribe to our Weekly Spotlight to receive updates on the week’s best events. Check out La Fete Northshore, and please give us your feedback . . . if you like what you see, or have suggestions for ways to improve our new site we want to hear from you!
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Mandeville Seafood Fest
Fountainebleau State Park
Fri July 4 - 11:00am - 12:00pm till midnight
Sat July 5 - 11:00am - 12:00pm till midnight
Sun July 6 - 11:00am -12:00pm till 10:30pm
FRIDAY, JULY 4th
Fireworks Extravaganza 8:45PM
Main Stage
1:00 - 2:00pm
Rick, Ricky, and Friends
2:15 - 3:45pm
JB Elston
4:00 - 5:30pm
No Idea
5:45 - 7:15pm
Groovy 7
7:30 - 9:45pm
Five Finger Discount
10:00 - 12:00am
Four Unplugged
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 1:00pm
Mike Epstein and Mike Schoultz
1:15 - 2:45pm
Soul Script
3:00 - 4:30pm
The Movers (featuring Frankie and Lacey)
4:45 - 6:15pm
Clockwerk
6:30 - 8:00pm
Soul Revival
8:15 - 10:00pm
Bernie Cyrus
10:15 - 12:00am
Warren Storm - Willie Tee & Cypress
SATURDAY, JULY 5th
Main Stage
12:00 - 1:00pm
Jon Gill
1:15 - 2:30pm
Animal Crackers
2:45 - 4:15pm
Out of the Blue
4:30 - 6:00pm
Todd O'Neill
6:15 - 7:45pm
Big Wheel
8:00 - 9:45pm
Top Cats
10:00 - 12:00am
Bag Of Donuts
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 1:00pm
Ched Reeves
1:15 - 2:45pm
The Pinstripe Brass Band
3:00 - 4:30pm
Rodney Thibodeaux and Tout Les Soir
4:45 - 6:15pm
Big Al and the Heavyweights
6:30 - 8:00pm
Kayla Woodson
8:15 - 10:00pm
Vieux Carre
SUNDAY, JULY 6th
Main Stage
12:00 - 1:00pm
Boogie Falaya
1:15 - 2:30pm
Redline
2:45 - 4:15pm
Christian Serpas and Ghost Town
4:30 - 6:00pm
Super Charger
6:15 - 7:45pm
Travis Matte
8:00 - 10:00pm
Boogiemen
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 1:00pm
Will Cullen Trio
1:15 - 2:45pm
Roddy and the Wild Childs
3:00 - 4:30pm
Abita Blues Band
4:45 - 6:15pm
Blues Station
6:30 - 8:00pm
Maggie Brown
The biggest and best Fireworks Extravaganza on the Northshore
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Friday, July 4, 2008
SLIDELL HERITAGE FESTIVAL at the Heritage Park amphitheater.
Ghost Town plays from 5:30 - 7 pm, followed by veteran country hitmakers EXILE
and a fireworks show.
Slidell Memorial Hospital Stage
$5.00 entry fee. Kids 12 and under get in free!
Entry fees raise funds for Slidell charities
3:30 - 5:15......T'Canille, Cajun Music
5:30 - 7:00.....Christian Serpas and Ghostown, Country
7:15 - 9:00......Exile, Rock & Roll
9:00..................FIREWORKS!!!
9:30 - 11:00....The Chee Weez, Current Rock & Roll
FIREWORKS ON BAYOU BONFOUCA,9:00 PM
BThe giant inflatables at the children's playground area at Heritage Park !
Slidell Art League...
3 pm - 7 pm . During the festival, Slidell Art League members were featured in Art by the Bayou showcasing the work of over a dozen artists. Slidell Art League Teen (SALT) provided free face painting for kids
Friday, July 4, 2008
Stay Local on Friday Nights, 6pm 'til?!
If you haven't made it to our Friday Night street scene on Ponce de Leon, the beautiful weather, great wine and live, local music should entice you to party outdoors tonight! Start your night with free wine at the shop at 6pm. We'll be serving up 4 beautiful wines, great people watching and lots of fun. Hang out at our outdoor tables and listen to the sounds of local musicians performing outside at Fair Grinds. Ready to eat? You have 4 restaurants within a block to fill most of your ethnic food cravings; Cafe Degas, Asian Pacific Cafe, La Vita and Lola's are just steps away. And don't forget Fair Grinds for your coffee and dessert before you head home! What more could you want for the perfect Friday night?
Swirl Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 304-0635 | Fax: 304-0644
Hours:
11am to 8-ish Monday to Saturday
Closed Sunday
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm WIST 690AM
2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News
Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday 12 noon to 3pm
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Jazz Piano
EllisMarsalis
Quartet
All Shows 8 & 10pm first seating starts at 7pm
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, La 70116
504-949-0696
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Howdy Fried Folk,
We are puttin' on a party, and everyone's invited. This Friday, July 4, in celebration of the signing of the Declaration on Independence (in case your history is rusty), Country Fried has organized a Cook Out, Drink Up, Ho Down. There will be live music by Country Fried of
course, plus our friends Gal Holiday and her Honky Tonk Revue who will provide their own dose of history. And speaking of rusty, the event will be held at the Rusty Nail, www.therustynail.org, 1100 Constance in the warehouse district, NOLA.
A $10 cover charge will provide you not only with the entertainment from two of the top New Orleans bands,put a full belly as well. The evening will feature bar-b-qued pulled pork butt from our buddy Chef Nat, fried fish from WWOZ 90.7 dj A.J. Rodrigue, and the Bud Light Lime Girls! You know an event like this will also be full of a few surprises. Food starts at 5, music at 7.
Wear your best country attire.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
FRI.,7/4 - JERRY JUMONVILLE @10
SAT.,7/5 - GRINGO DO CHORO w/ RICK TROLSEN @ 10
MON., 7/7 - JOHN FOHL @ 9 30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
891 8500
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Shamar Allen's Birthday Bash
with Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs and Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, ReBirth Brass Band, Hot 8 Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Free Agents Brass Band Dee 1, DJ Lonnie, and host Wild Wayne
doors at 9pm, show at 10pm
Tickets $15
Lindsay Adler
Promotions and Box Office Manager
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans LA 70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996
tipitinas.com
tipitinasfoundation.org
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Hot Club of New Orleans-6pm
Big Chief Alfred Doucette-10pm- $5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Vavavoom
New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, July 4, 2008
7pm – 10pm
Danny T. (Cajun)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Essence Music Festival
Friday, July 4 through Sunday, July 6
The nation's largest annual African-American event celebrating Black music and culture, the
2008 Essence Music Festival is destined to bethe hottest music event of the summer!
Friday, July 4th
J Holiday
rihanna
chris brown
kanye west
Superlounge Artists
BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION FEATURING NEW ORLEANS FUNK AND SOUL EXPLOSION
TERENCE BLANCHARD
PEABO BRYSON
GRANDMASTER FLASH
MINT CONDITION
REBIRTH BRASS BAND
CHRISTIAN SCOTT
Saturday, July 5th
musiq
ll cool j
jill scott
patti labelle
Superlounge Artists
IRVIN MAYFIELD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
LYFE JENNINGS
KERMIT RUFFINS BAND
SOLANGE KNOWLES
LEDISI
CUPID
Sunday, July 6th
morris day
keyshia cole
chris rock
mary j blige
maze featuring frankie beverly
Superlounge Artists
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN
CHRISETTE MICHELE
NICOLAS PAYTON
PRESERVATION JAZZ HALL BAND'S GOSPEL REVIVAL
IRMA THOMAS
GIL SCOTT-HERON
Each night hosted by Jonathan Slocumb
*Performance times and schedules are subject to change without notice
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 488-5252
$45-$110
For updates on performers, hotel accommodations, ticket prices and weekly promotions log on to www.essence.com
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Free Freret Market
next Saturday July 5th
from noon to 5 pm
at Freret and Napoleon
85 Vendors & Pet Adoptions
featuring
Billy Iuso an the Restless Natives @ Noon
Russell Batiste Band @ 1:45pm
Glen David Andrews @ 3:30pm
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Summer MarketPlace Festival
The 2008 OC Haley Summer MarketPlace Festival, an outdoor celebration and shopping experience, will be July 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Good Work Network Business Resource Center, 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
The festival is an opportunity to meet local business owners and hear performers including Philip Manuel, Jo "Cool" Davis, Josephine Maria and the Rev. Lois Dejean.
For directions and information, call (504) 309-2073 or
www.goodworknetwork.org
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Gringo do Choro will be playing Brazilian
Music at Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St. at 10:30
Guitarist Davy Mooney, will be joining us..
Come out and have a party with us!
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar
5535 Tchoupitoulas St.
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Fredy Omar con su Banda
EVERY SATURDAY at Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Ave.
10pm-1am
www.fredyomar.com
504-522-2940
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
10 p.m.
Carrollton Station in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS GUITAR MASTERS IN THE ROUND
with guitarists Jimmy Robinson, Phil DeGruy and John Rankin.
This should be a lot of fun, a first ever event!
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
The Bucktown All-Stars will be playing Saturday night, it's always a great show!
Showtime is 9:30 pm with
a $10 cover.
Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl®
4133 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Office: (504) 482-3133
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
The Tipitina's Foundation Free Series presents: "Red, Black & Blue
Celebration"
featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
plus John Lisi and Delta Funk
doors at 9pm, show at 10pm
FREE show! No cover!
Lindsay Adler
Promotions and Box Office Manager
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans LA 70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996
www.tipitinas.com for more info or to buy tickets!
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Saturday, July 5, 2007
Upper 9th Ward Farmers Market/Bywater Market
The Market take place every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Holy Angel Convent's parking lot at 3500 St. Claude Avenue. For more information or to participate as a food vendor, call Margery at (504) 343-3505 or the Market Office at (504) 482-5722. Good Health Begins with Good Food
The Market offers free Yoga classes from Noon to 1 p.m. inside the Chapel. "We are excited to be the oldest of the "new" markets to open after Katrina," Market Manager said. "We are here to serve the Marigny/Bywater Community along with the surrounding areas," Margery added. For more information or to participate as a food vendor, call Margery at (504) 343-3505 or the Market Office at (504) 482-5722. Good Health Begins with Good Food
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Saturday, July 5, 2007
Cajun Cookin’ Class
New Orleans’ Famous Creole Chef Saundra Green
10am – noon
Cajun Cookin’ School
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
$25 per person includes lunch.
Lunch served 7 days a week noon till
Info & reservations: 504-523-6425
Outside Catering Now Available
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
German Coast Farmers' Market
Ormond Plantation
The Market hours are 8am until noon every Saturday at Ormond Plantation on River Road in
Destrehan.
The Wednesday Market operates every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-7pm on River Road in Luling only 0.7 mile upriver from the I-310 exit onto River Road.
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Crescent City Farmers Market
When: Saturdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 8 a.m. - 12 noon Where: 700 Magazine Street
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET
Huey P. Long Avenue - between 3rd & 4th Streets
Gretna, LA 70053
EVERY SATURDAY - RAIN OR SHINE
UNDER THE COVERED MARKET
8:30AM UNTIL 12:30PM
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Gina Forsyth
This Saturday night, I'm celebrating my [undisclosed number] birthday with all my friends at the Neutral Ground.
And you're invited. I'm playing at 10, but playing before me at 9 pm is the incomparable--I mean, absolutely MUST HEAR--Patsy Grace.
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
5110 Danneel St. 891-3381 10 pm
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Spotted Cat
Frenchmen St
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
EVERY Saturday
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Saturday, July 5, 2008
4pm – 10pm
Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
PRESERVATION HALL CELEBRATES
THE SPIRIT OF NEW ORLEANS GOSPEL
AT ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sunday night¹s Gospel Revival explores the roots of New Orleans Gospel!
Preservation Hall is excited to announce its first Gospel Revival at the 2008 Essence Music Festival on Sunday July 6, at 7:30 pm. An exploration of New Orleans illustrious Gospel tradition, Preservation Hall’s Gospel Revival features three distinct musical groups
including Joe Lastie Jr. and the Lastie Family Gospel with Reverend Leon Vaughan, Leo Jackson and The Melody Clouds Quartet and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band with special guest vocalist Big Al Carson.
Tickets are available by visiting TICKETMASTER.com or by calling 800 488-5252 or by visiting any ticketmaster outlet. For a complete Essence Music Schedule, visit
www.essence.com <http://www.essence.com > .
The Lastie Family and its 15-person Gospel choir deliver a soul-stirring gospel experience. As one of New Orleans famed musical families, The Lastie¹s roots in the church date back several generations to Deacon Frank Lastie. With the devastated 9th ward neighborhood as their home base, the Lastie family has produced numerous noteworthy musicians including legendary vocalist Jessie Hill, drummer Herlin Riley and Preservation Hall Jazz Band drummer, Joe Lastie Jr. After the storm, Joe Lastie Jr. and Ben Jaffe, Creative Director of Preservation Hall, reassembled the Lastie Family including matriarch, Aunt Bettie Ann and Reverend Leon Vaughan, and recorded The Lastie Family Gospel, it’s latest release on Preservation Hall Records.
With soaring vocals and perfect harmonies, Leo Jackson and The Melody Clouds Quartet are a rollicking all-male quartet whose synchronized vocals are driven by a pulsating band. Founded in 1965 by Leo Jackson Sr., the Melody Clouds echo back to the famed Gospel quartets of the past.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band with famed vocalist Big Al Carson as a special guest will explore the links between Gospel, Blues, and the Jazz tradition of New Orleans. ³We are proud to share the sounds of New Orleans Gospel with Gospel lovers from around the country at the Essence Music Festival. This revival allows us to perpetuate the musical traditions of New Orleans, states Ben Jaffe, Creative Director of Preservation Hall.
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sundays, to August 31, 2008
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday Swing
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA Kick up your heels at The National World War II Museum with Sunday Swing. Professional swing dancers from NOLA Swing will be on hand to provide coaching for dancers of all levels while local musicians play World War II era hits. This free event is part of Stars and Stripes Summer, a
summer-long tribute to the American Spirit featuring programs for adults and children and a special discount on admission for Louisiana residents.
For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 359. Special thanks to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic.
July 6 - Linnzi Zaorski
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Cajun Cookin’ Class
Featuring New Orleans’ Famous Creole Chef Saundra Green
10am – Noon
Cookin’ Cajun Cajun Cookin’ School
OUTSIDE CATERING AVAILABLE
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
$25 per person includes lunch.
Wonderful Cajun Bloody Marys $4
Lunch served 7 days a week noon till
Reservations: (504) 523-6425
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sunday Music Workshop Series
featuring the Russell Batiste Band
12:30pm-3:30pm
Free seminar, only students allowed on stage, students bring your own instrument
Sunday, July 6
Cajun fais do do with Bruce Daigrepont 5:30pm
TIPITINA'S UPTOWN
501 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
THE RITES OF SWING
a six piece string band playing gypsy
jazz, swing, and Brazilian music.
Every Sunday 4 to 6 p.m.
The Rites of Swing
The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street
No Cover but some whining for tips
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sunday Night Jazz Party!!!
Featuring:
Skip Robertson & Society Red:
Don't Miss a Scalding Gumbo of Jazz served up Straight, Funky and Latin, along with Spicy,
Traditional New Orleans Tastes and a Host of Other Flavors
Downbeat @ 10 pm
Sundays at the Spotted Cat-
623 Frenchmen St.
across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Sunday, July 6, 2008
4pm – 7pm
Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B)
7pm – 10pm
Eddie Parrino (Rock)
LOCALS, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR VIP CARD.
As a valued local customer, card holder receives:
* 20% off all food and beverage purchases at the café
* A complimentary beverage and dessert on your birthday
* Discounts on corporate parties and rental charges for private parties
* 15% off all purchases at the retail store
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Monday, July 7, 2008
This July 7 on Fulton is
Mad for Mojitos!
WHAT:
7 on Fulton is kicking off summer with Mojitos Madness. Customers can
enjoy 7-cent Mojitos and select bar food items from a special 7-dollar menu.
Below Bar Menu Items priced at $7
Fried Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach & Bacon
Crème Fraiche
Truffled Pommes Frites
Portobello Fries
Citrus-Horseradish Sauce
Imported Cheese Plate
Fresh Fruit
Fish Fry Onion Rings
Remoulade
Mini Burgers Three Ways
Onion Soubise
Bacon & Cheese
Chipotle Aioli
WHEN:
Each Friday this June and July
11:30am to 7pm
WHERE:
7 on Fulton
701 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans
504.525.7555
7onfulton.com
Monday, July 7, 2008
Cookin’ Cajun Café
FOOD & SPIRITS
Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans
Cajun Cooking Classes
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
10am – 12 noon
Lunch Specials
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 Noon til Closing
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday &
Sunday 12:30PM til Closing
DIRECTIONS:
From the Poydras Street entrance, go up 2 sets of escalators.
When you get off the second one look left, the restaurant is in the REAR of the Creole Delicacies Gourmet Store.
Phone: 504 523-6425
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Monday, July 7, 2008
KERMIT’S LOUNGE
1200 ST. BERNARD AVE
(CORNER OF ST. BERNARD AND ST. CLAUDE AVE)
“WHERE YOU MEET GREAT PEOPLE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME”
MONDAYS
THE GEORGE FRENCH BAND
FEATURING
ROUNDER RECORDING ARTIST
GERMAINE BAZZLE
7-10PM
NO COVER
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Papa Grows Funk
10pm
Every Monday
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band
6:30 No Cover Charge
Jazz Vipers
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
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Monday, July 7, 2008
7pm – 10pm
Brint Anderson (Blues)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
WINE TASTING
DOS JEFES
WINE(&beer) TASTING TUESDAY, 7/8 6 00 - 8 00
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST. N.O.L.A.
(504) 891 8500
GLAZER COMPANIES PRESENTS WINE FROM SOUVERAIN, CHATEAU ST. JEAN, & GREG NORMAN ESTATES
PLUS: BEERS FROM HEINER BRAU BREWERY in Covington.
FREE FOR LADIES
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
TUESDAYS, 8 TO 11 p.m.
COLUMNS HOTEL 3811 St. Charles Ave, in New Orleans
John Rankin
Duo with Nobue Asaki (upright bass)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Tuesday, July 8th from 6 until 8 p.m
PERFORMING:
David and Rosalyn Band
St. Joseph's and the New Orleans Musicians Clinic Present
"Playin' For Joan," Outreach for the Homeless.
At St. Joseph Church's "Rebuild Center"
BEHIND St. Joseph's at 1800 block of Gravier St..
NOLA Phone is 504 522 3186.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Golden Heart Players is a community theatre comprised of senior citizens (the oldest of whom is 96 years old), and is part of a growing number of senior performing groups nation wide. The group will perform its latest production NONY (New Orleans Needs You).
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7:00 pm
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
Admission: $5 contribution welcome
The performers will have a Q&A session after the play..
This is a unique play with audience discussion built into the script. The play as with all Golden Heart Players scripts is an original piece created through improvisation of the eight core performers. The company is a touring group that has performed in over a dozen venues in Greater New Orleans. Audiences are amazed at the skill and energy of the performers. As one audience member said after seeing NONY, "They rock!"
For more information contact:
Lou Furman, Director at (504) 866-3046
Uptown Shepherd's Center
925 Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
(504) 314-0300
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Summer Reading Program @ the New Orleans Public Library Adella, Adella the Storyteller will present stories for all ages for the Summer Reading Program on July 8 at 11 am at the Carriage House behind the Algiers Courthouse (225 Morgan Street). Call 596-2588 for further details. While the Hubbell Library is closed for repairs, SRP events will take place at the Carriage House location. Free.
Wednesday, July 9, Summer Reading Program @ the New Orleans Public Library
On July 9 at 11 am, Angela the Yarnspinner, one of New Orleans’ favorite storytellers, will give a performance at the Main Library (219 Loyola Avenue). Call 596-2588 for further details. Also on July 9, Philip Melancon will offer his song and story version of fairy tales at the Mid-City Branch (330 N. Carrollton Ave) at 11 am. Call 483-7750 for further details.
Thursday, July 10, Summer Reading Program @ the New Orleans Public Library On July 10, at 11 am Philip Melancon will perform his silly songs and stories at the Children’s Resource Center (913 Napoleon Avenue). Call 596-2628 for further details. Suitable for all ages. Free.
The Einstein Library Branch will host Longue Vue Gardens “Bee a Star” program at 10:30 am on July 10. “Bee a Star” includes a bee song, a bee story, a bee craft, and live bees in a wire cage. Call 662-0098 for further details. Einstein is located at 5100 Cannes Street in the Einstein Charter School. Free.
The “Be a Star-Read” 2008 Summer Reading Program (for kids up to age 12) is rolling along. Come and sign up at your local branch or register online at neworleanspubliclibrary.org. Kids 13 and up are invited to join the 2008 Teen Reading Program “Get Reel @ Your Library. ” Earn prizes by reading 8 books or 800 pages. Finish by August 2 and earn a special treat at the August 2 “Wrap” party at the Louisiana Children’s Museum .
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
British comedy on the big screen:
BRIT WIT NIGHT!
Every Tuesday night throughout the summer
7pm doors…1st show 7:30..next 8:30 and the next 9:30
3 episodes each Tuesday night
Episodes announced in the e-letter so sign up!
free admission
Adele Borie
3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center
The Big Top Gallery
1638 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
adeleborie@gmail.com
www.3RingCircusProductions.com or www.3RCP.com
www.myspace.com/3RCP
Big Top Phone: 504.569.2700
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Tuesday, July 8– August 31, 2008
WWII Museum
Schindler, A traveling exhibition from The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Oskar Schindler, subject of the celebrated film Schindler’s List, gave up his ill-gotten fortune to save the lives of over 1,000 Jews in WWII. His conversion from a materialistic Nazi to the savior of so many people who would have found themselves in concentration camps without his intervention is profiled in the exhibition Schindler, on loan from The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.ushmm.org.
Kacey M. Hill
Public Relations Officer
The National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-3813
Office 504-527-6012 x 357
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Uptown | Uptown Square
When: Tuesdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Uptown Square parking lot, 200 Broadway
Join us for an amazing selection of the freshest, tastiest fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers, and more! direct from our region's finest farmers, fishers, and bakers.
When planning a visit to the Market, don't forget to bring your appetite for the popular Tabasco Brand Products Green Plate Special. Each month, a different restaurant, caterer or vendor sets up shop at the Market to serve up plate lunches at affordable prices The knife sharpener is there every Tuesday to sharpen scissors, knives, axes, you name it!
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Tuesday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008
Modern Jazz
Jesse McBride
presents
The Next Generation
8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Jazz Culture and Dance Gathering
8-10pm, Tuesday Nights, June 24th to July 22nd
Join swing dancers, Amy Johnson and Chance Bushman for a five-week summer program featuring social dance classes with live music from The Loose Marbles.
*Traditional Jazz Movement
*Charleston & Social Swing Dancing
*Tap Dance Basics
*Lead and Follow Technique
*Vintage Video Night
*All Levels Welcome!
@ The Ernst Cafe in the Warehouse District (upstairs in the Balcony
Room) (Near Harrah's) 600 S Peters St
$50 per person for the whole 5-week series (what an amazing deal for 2 hours of dance lessons with a live jazz band!) :)
Email Amy @ jazzgathering@gmail.com
Or Call Chance @ 504-579-3996
You may also email us to sign up in advance to secure your spot in the class.
Jazz Culture & Dance Gathering Class Schedule
8-10PM, Tuesday Nights, June 24 to July 22
Classes are for all levels of dancers. Beginners-Advanced. No partner needed. Live music in every class.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Matthew Shilling Quartet-10pm
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The EVERY TUESDAY
“Organ and Labyrinth” Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church
1329 Jackson avenue New Orleans
From 6 pm to 7 pm:
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church:
"ORGAN & LABYRINTH" with Albinas Prizgintas,
on the 5000 pipes Trinity tracker organ:
The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ
and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to
vintage rock tunes.
FREE
1329 Jackson Av. New Orleans
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
7pm – 10pm
Brint Anderson (Blues)
www.margaritaville.com/index..php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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